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The Week of June 1 to 6, 2009

Baltimore Oriole - Icterus galbula Monday June 1, 2009 by: Helen carson Crooked River: These remarkably brightly coloured birds net east of the Rockies and usually on the great central plains, though seen occassionally this far north the numbers seen this year is an indicator of a shift in their nesting grounds to push a little further north than usual.

The Greenwater report Monday June 1, 2009 by: Gerald Crawford Saskatoon: The Crawfords are celebrating the final arrival of spring and took in a wood working display. This report marks the passing of Frank Kaufhold of Wynyard.

Shriner's roses Tuesday June 2, 2009 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: This morning the Shriners held their rose day in Tisdale and delivered more that 500 dozen bouquets in this year's fund raising project.

Tennessee warbler - Vermivora peregrina Tuesday June 2, 2009 by: Helen carson Crooked River: Only 4 3/4 inches in length these characters dash from limb to limb on your trees. But they do a lot of other dashing as well. They spend the winter in Mexico and as far south as Venezuela then make their way all the way up to the Yukon but also nest here in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Montana.

Relay for life 2009 Wednesday June 3, 2009 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: This past weekend the people of Tisdale, Melfort, Nipawin and surrounding communities were on their feet in the massive annual fund raising drive for Cancer research. The Parkland Photography Club was on hand and documented the event on Friday night with 120 pictures which we are proud to share with you.

Rose breasted grosbeaks colour up the yard Wednesday June 3, 2009 by: Helen Carson Crooked River: The Rose breasted grosbeak is one of the most colourful birds to be seen in this part of Saskatchewan and the difference between male and female appearance is quite striking. When you check out this story be sure to check out the pictures Helen took of another pair back in May of 2007.

House number nine Wednesday June 3, 2009 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: The pace of housing construction in Tisdale is not slowing one bit with 12 new housing project begun or completed this year. Tradesmen are still scrambling to finish off the thirty or more structures built last year and in addition there were many new homes built last year and begun this year on neighbouring farms.

The flower pots return Thursday June 4, 2009 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: In the main section of Tisdale we are proud of the flower pots that adore the sidewalks and corners. the pots are fitted out by Four Season's Greenhouse and this morning they were delivered and placed up and down the street. Glad to see them back.

Replacing water line Thursday June 4, 2009 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Each year the Town of Tisdale removes at least two blocks of cast water line and replaces it with plastic lines. The plastic lines are less affected by the chemical composition of the soil and slowly street by street Tisdale's water system is being upgrade to prevent frequent corrosive breaks.

A&W car show Friday June 5, 2009 by: Timothy W. Shire Tisdale: Though on the cool side there was brilliant sunshine to show off the cars entered in this year's show. The pictures speak for themselves as we look around and soak in the fun of these vehicles.